Peru in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Peru in january 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Peru. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Lima
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
72°F
Partly Cloudy
39% of time
35%
23%
2%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
34%
11%
2%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Partly Cloudy
53% of time
29%
16%
3%
Weather at 3am
68°F
40%
28%
25%
5%
Where to go in Peru in january?
Where to go in Peru in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Altiplano (Puno, Juliaca, Parque Nacional Bahuaja Sonene...) | 61°F to 86°F | 6 à 25 days | tolerable weather* | |
| Andes Cordillera (Ayacucho, Huaraz, Huancayo...) | 50°F to 83°F | 12 à 26 days | bad weather* | |
| Central Coast of Peru (Lima, San Vicente de Cañete, Barranca...) | 72°F to 79°F | 0 à 3 days | 68°F to 70°F | good weather* |
| North Coast of Peru (Chiclayo, Máncora, Chimbote...) | 77°F to 90°F | 0 à 7 days | 68°F to 77°F | good weather* |
| Peruvian Amazon (eastern Peru) (Iquitos, Pucallpa, Puerto Maldonado...) | 70°F to 90°F | 11 à 23 days | tolerable weather* | |
| Sacred Valley of the Incas (Cusco) (Machu Picchu, Cusco, Vinicunca...) | 50°F to 63°F | 11 à 29 days | tolerable weather* | |
| Southern Coast of Peru (Arequipa, Tacna, Paracas...) | 65°F to 77°F | 0 à 9 days | 70°F to 76°F | perfect weather* |
Where should you go in Peru in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Peru in january ranges from perfect to bad depending on the region and city.
In january the weather in Peru is perfect. It concerns the city of Lima only. Thus, in Lima these ideal weather conditions will allow you to enjoy 100% your trip: the sun is here, it rains very little and the humidity is bearable. It is therefore the ideal month to go to this city!
Apart from of Lima, the weather is good in the cities of Canyon de Colca, Máncora and Arequipa. In these areas, temperatures are still suitable and allow you to visit and enjoy the sun.
If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example for cultural tours or hiking, the cities of Titicaca lake (Juliaca), Machu Picchu and Puno have a OK but just acceptable weather for this kind of activity in january. Eventually, we advise you to avoid you get in the cities of Cusco, Huaraz and Iquitos in january because the climate is rather unfavorable.
Climate in Peru in january
Climate in Lima in january
In january, the mean temperature in Lima is 76°F (maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 72°F). The climate good in this location in this month. It's raining really exceptionally during this month. You will not get wet for your holidays!
With a perfect climate, january is an advisable time to go in that area.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 70°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||
| Length of day | 12:45 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Arequipa in january
In january, the mean temperature in Arequipa is 61°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 56°F). The climate is fairly cold in this city in january, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 5.4in over 9 days, you will experience some showers throughout your trip. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good climate, the month of january is a recommended month to go there in Peru.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 12:59 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cusco in january
In january, the mean temperature in Cusco is 52°F (maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is fairly cool around this city in january, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. With 9.4in over 15 days, rainfall can happen throughout your journey. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 12:49 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Iquitos in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Iquitos is 81°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate nice in this location in the month of january. With 15.7in over 18 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your trip. Remember to bring clothes for rain.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Rainfall | 15.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (59%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 63% | ||
| Length of day | 12:19 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Machu Picchu in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in the month of january, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. With 6.1in over 11 days, rainfall can happen for your stay. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not good month) for traveling in Machu Picchu in Peru.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (34%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||
| Length of day | 12:48 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Peru in january
| Lima in january | good weather |
| Arequipa in january | good weather |
| Cusco in january | tolerable weather |
| Iquitos in january | tolerable weather |
| Machu Picchu in january | good weather |
| Ayacucho in january | bad weather |
| Barranca in january | perfect weather |
| Chiclayo in january | perfect weather |
| Chimbote in january | good weather |
| Huancayo in january | very bad weather |
| Huaraz in january | very bad weather |
| Juliaca in january | tolerable weather |
| Máncora in january | good weather |
| Paracas in january | perfect weather |
| Parque Nacional Bahuaja Sonene in january | very bad weather |
| Pucallpa in january | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Maldonado in january | very bad weather |
| Puno in january | tolerable weather |
| San Vicente de Cañete in january | perfect weather |
| Tacna in january | perfect weather |
| Vinicunca in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Peru in january:
Weather data for Peru in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Peru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Peru can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Peru.